First responders are there in life’s most critical moments. When seconds matter and lives hang in the balance, Ontarians rely on workers who show up every day, often putting themselves at risk, to protect, safeguard, and care for others. Today is First Responders Day and CUPE Ontario and the CUPE Ambulance Committee of Ontario (CACO)…
Peterborough, ON – Paramedics with CUPE 4911 will rally on March 3 to mark the start of what they describe as the most critical round of bargaining in years, one that will determine whether Peterborough can stabilize and retain its paramedic service. CUPE 4911’s roughly 180 paramedics provide emergency medical support to 150,000 people across…
WINDSOR, ON – In a strong show of unity, members of CUPE Local 2974 voted 100% in favour of strike action, delivering an overwhelming mandate in response to chronic short-staffing and unsafe working conditions at Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services. The service is short roughly 50 paramedics to meet the needs of residents, a shortage that…
TORONTO – Leaders of Ontario’s largest union have unanimously condemned the firing of one of their fellow executive board members, vowing to support the dedicated frontline paramedic who spoke out on social media in favour of an anti-war rally in Toronto. Board members have also called for her full reinstatement by York Region. A Facebook…
May 1 is First Responders Day, a day of recognition and gratitude for the skilled and selfless people who help save lives when emergencies strike. It is the honour of CUPE Ontario and the CUPE Ambulance Committee of Ontario (CACO) to pay tribute to CUPE paramedics and dispatchers and all frontline first responders, who are…
TORONTO – CUPE Paramedics met with MPPs at Queen’s Park today to bring attention to the ongoing underfunding of emergency medical services in Ontario. “Shortages of ambulances and staff, lack of hospital capacity, and heavy workloads are all things our members face on a daily basis, and underfunding from the provincial government is continuing to…
On May 1, a day dedicated to sharing our pride and gratitude for our first responders, CUPE Ontario and CUPE Ambulance Committee of Ontario (CACO) are honoured to pay tribute to the skill, compassion and professionalism of CUPE paramedics and dispatchers – the people who provide us with urgent and life-saving care when emergency strikes.…
(Peterborough, ON) – We’re working to ease the recruitment and retention crisis facing Peterborough County/City paramedics, said CUPE Local 4911 as they hosted a member engagement photo opportunity in front of Peterborough Regional Hospital, displaying a banner signed by over 200 people supporting their efforts. “Peterborough residents rely on paramedics who can respond rapidly to…
(Peterborough, ON) – What the Peterborough County/City Paramedics is proposing to paramedics in negotiations isn’t good enough and that’s why negotiations have broken down, says the union representing them, CUPE Local 4911. “Staffing at the Peterborough County/City Paramedics has become a real problem,” says Natalie Waters, President of the CUPE Local 4911. “There are many…
BELLEVILLE, ON – A proposal to transfer lift assistance work out of the hands of paramedics was discussed at Hastings County Council and needs to be opposed, said CUPE Local 1842. “Paramedics are the ones who know how to determine if someone’s hurt and can properly attend to them if they are,” said Rob Cunningham,…
